Welcome faces arrive as Beckley hosts greet newcomers
Mrs. Reginald Meyers tours new Beckley families at 106 Highland St welcoming Lisa and William Gordon Dennis. Dennis plays Harman Cantrell in Honey in The Rock opening June 22 at Cliffside Amphitheatre. New Pittsburgh arrivals include John Frederick Erich and daughter Gretchen greeting at 223 Crawford St. Erich leads Dave Morgan in the show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley
Reginald
Glida) Meyers
Thomas Gordon Dennis
Highland St
Lisa
William
Pittsburgh
Dennis
Children’s Theatre
Pittsburgh Playhouse
Villian
Harman Cantrell
John Frederick Erich
Gretchen
Meyers
Crawford St
Erich
Dave Morgan
Cynthia
San Diego
Marriage Permit Applications in Raleigh County Court records
Applications for marriage licenses listed by the Raleigh County Court clerk. Couples include William Owen Bergines and Edna Mae Michael. Jerry Wayne Brown and Carol Meadows. Carson Combs and Janice Lee Foster. Billy Joe Farley and Marjorie Carol Williams. Clarence Montgomery Mullens and Linda June Eggleston. Acie Carl Shrewsbury Jr. and Mary Melinda Cullop. Edward Dean Thompson and Mary Catherine Jones. Thomas Dewey Treadway and their respective fiancées.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh County Court
William Owen Bergines
Altoona
William and
Grace Begines
Edna Mae Michael
Beckley
Alexander
Mary Michael
Jerry Wayne Brown
Sprague
Dewey
Cleetus Brown
Carol Meadows
Skelton
Carley
Pearl Meadows
Carson Combs
Goodlow
Grace Combs
Janice Lee
Hypnosis and Will Power Highlighted in Britannica Entry
Britannica notes that hypnosis involves the subject cooperating with the hypnotist rather than losing willpower. The passage names Stotesbury, Matthews, Ward, and Buttrick, listing their ages and parental lines in brief biographical snippets.
Novel Scouring Pad Boon To Homemakers
A Los Angeles company introduces Tally, a urethane foam scouring pad that does not unravel, rust, or scratch surfaces. It resists chlorine and ammonia, cleans pots, pans, ovens, and glassware, and adds durability and versatility for homemakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Calif
Why not an alarm that rings at rise to the occasion
A reflective musing questions why no alarm clock triggers precisely when one must rise to the occasion. It hints at timing, personal responsibility, and motivation without offering a concrete solution.
Incidents In The Lives Of People You Know
A compact column of brief human-interest items features local names and small happenings. Readable fragments mention residents, everyday events, and community tidbits in a light, society-page tone.
Family News From Richmond and Greenbrier Events
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Cunningham of Richmond visited family in Richmond and Greenbrier Military School Lewisburg where their son Bill studied. Mrs Sylvia Meadows prepares to move to Ocala Florida with niece Phyllis Meadow. Bruce Phillips of Baltimore spent weekend with Willis and Vyant families. The Winters return from Washington DC for Dunbarton College commencement where Mary Byrne Winter earned a BA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Cunningham
Richmond
W. H. Cunningham
S. Kanawha St
June Haley
Third Avenue
Greenbrier Military School
Lewisburg
Bill
Sylvia Meadows
Ford St
Ocala, Fla
Phyllis Meadow
Flat Top
Lacy Meadows
Bruce Phillips
Baltimore, Md
James H. Willis
Soak Creek
Charles Vyant
Oak Hill
Sher
Joseph Winter
Dunbarton College
Mary Byrne Winter
Carolyn Reed Weds John Killoran in Marshall Chapel
Carolyn Elaine Reed daughter of Roy and Mrs Reed Huntington and John Patrick Killoran son of Mr. and Mrs. W J Killoran Lewisburg wed in a 730 pm ceremony at Marshall University Chapel Huntington. Rev Garrett H Evans officiated. The bride wore Chantilly lace gown with turquoise accents and carried white carnations while attendants wore turquoise and yellow ensembles. The bride's education and clubs are listed along with the groom's military service and railway interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall University Chapel
Huntington
Carolyn Elaine Reed
Ed Reed
Glen Daniel
John Patrick Killoran
W. J. Killoran
Lewisburg
Garrett H. Evans
First Methodist Church of
Roy G. Reed
Judy Griffin
Beckley
Judy Holley
Carrol Mallory
Ann Combs
Tourquoise
Jerry W. Ashworth
Veron Morris
David Bond
Mike Bell
Huntington High School
Marshall University
Sigma Delta Pi
Wmul-Fm
Societas, independent _ sorority
Independent Students Association
Parthenon
Fraternal Order of Police
MU Methodist
West
U.S. Army Special Warfare Center
Fort Bragg
N. C
Collis P. Huntington
National Railway Historical Society
Huntington Railway Museum Inc
Buffalo Creek and Gauley Railway Co
Dundon
Cass Tourist Railroad
Beckley Newcomers Club Installation Tonight
Welcome to Beckley Newcomers Club installation of officers at Glass House 7 30 p m Monday. Notices for women groups to announce meetings should be sent to Beckley Newspapers Woman's Department by 10 a m for same day use. Sunday calendar notices due by 10 a m Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Department of
Beckley
Glass House
Missionary Society Meeting at Fundamental Baptist Prosperity
The Ladies Missionary Society of Fundamental Baptist Church of Prosperity meets at 7 30 p m at the home of Mrs Euric Lilly in Prosperity for an evening gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Missionary Society of Fundamental Baptist Church of
Beckley Garden Club Luncheon at Mrs Gans Home
Beckley Garden Club hosts a luncheon at 1 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Frank Gans 207 Queen Street. Co hosts are Mrs. Okey Patteson Mrs. W H McGinnis and Mrs. Price H Calfee.
Fernwood Garden Club Luncheon at Town and Country
Fernwood Garden Club invites members to its annual luncheon at Town and Country Restaurant starting at 12 30 p m Details read like a community notice with a focus on gathering and timing for the club event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fernwood Garden Club
Community notices from City Vista and local groups
City Vista Home Demonstration Club at Pleasant Hill hosts a meeting with Mrs. Claude D. Hatcher at 12 30 p.m. American Legion Auxiliary Unit 32 meets Tuesday at Memorial Building Room 6 at 8 p.m. Doreas Circle of Memorial Baptist Church hosted by Mrs. C W Crews at 203 Hargrove Street at 7 30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Vista Home Demonstration Club
Claude D. Hatcher
Pleasant Hill
American Legion Auxiliary Unit
Memorial Building
Community club events and church society meetings
The Woman's Club of the Central Baptist Church at 906 South Fayette St meets at 7 p.m. The Past Matron's Club of Bethlehem Chapter No. 71 OES gathers at 2 p.m. at the Masonic Temple Hall Howe Street. The WSCS at Sophia Methodist Church holds an officers training session led by Mrs. G. I. McClung at 7:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Woman's Club
The
Central Baptist Church
Jane Ellison
South Fayette St
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Sophia Methodist Church
WSCS
G. I. McClung
Beckley Subcommittee Council Meeting Notice
A special meeting of the Beckley Subcommittee Council was scheduled for 7 p.m in the Appalachian Assembly Room but has been canceled. No further agenda details provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley
Appalachian Assembly Room
Prosperous Hills Garden Club Dinner and Officer Installation
The Prosperous Hills Garden Club will host its annual dinner and installation of officers in the Terrace Room at Beck ley Hotel starting at 6:30 p.m. Local members are invited to attend and celebrate the new slate of officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prosperous Hills Garden Club
Beckley Hotel
Woman's Improvement League Meeting At Mrs Clark's Home
The Woman's Improvement League hosted by Mrs A D Clark at 110 Adkins Street with Mrs John Moss as co hostesses at 1 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Improvement League
A. D. Clark
Adkins St
John Moss
New President Elected for West Virginia Legal Secretaries
Mrs Artie Lewis of Bluefield chosen as president of the West Virginia Association of Legal Secretaries at the convention on May 25 She is married to Jack L Lewis a Boy Scout executive and has a son Jack Lynn Lewis She works in the Land Department of Pocahontas and Corp Bluefield and will serve a two year term ending at the 1965 Charleston convention hosted by Kanawha LSA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia Association of Legal Secretaries
Artie Lewis
Bluefield
Mercer County Legal Secretaries Association
Jack L. Lewis
Appalachian Council
Boy Scouts of America
Jack Lynn Lewis
Pine Wood Garden Club Honors May Basket Winners
The Pine Wood Garden Club met at Mrs. Paul Burdette's home in Pleasant Hills. Mrs. Lewis Dunn led the business session. Ribbons were awarded to members for May baskets and plants, with Mrs. Noel Griffith and Mrs. Robert McClure among the recipients. Mrs. John Hancock announced a June 20 luncheon at the Elks Club and gifts for top point earners. Sixteen members attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Wood Garden Club
Paul Burdette
Pleasant Hills
Lewis Dunn
Noel Griffith
Robert McClure
Emma Sirocco Beard
Denzil Palmer
Earl Whitmer
Collier
Darwin
Dunn
Elks Club
Donald Slayton
Palmer
Griffith
Pretender of Big Spender Image Faces Date Drought
A young man who poses as the last of the big spenders finds himself too broke to ask a girl for another date. The line hints at social awkwardness and financial strain impacting romantic pursuit.
Gallagher proposes loan aid amendment for average talent students
Representative Cornelius E. Gallagher of New Jersey today proposed amending the National Defense Education Act to expand college tuition loans for average talent students. He says the change would increase funds to reach more borrowers and lower interest costs for qualified college students seeking education financing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPI
Cornelius E. Gallagher
D-N.j. Today
National Defense Education Act
Gallagher
Speaking of Money Check List For Wives
Former West Virginia governor Okey L. Patteson urges wives to know family finances. Questions cover the will location legal representation executors and witnesses and whether any children were born since the will. He argues women often manage money well and warns that lack of knowledge costs money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Okey L. Patteson
West Virginia
Raleigh County Bank
Husbad
Patteson
Find Out About These Now Insurance Policies
Inquiries urge readers to locate and identify all life, disability, and hospitalization policies. The piece stresses knowing where policies are kept, how many exist, the issuing company, and the contact for the husband’s life insurance agent. It notes the convenience card admits hospital access and advises locating the policy document itself.
Financial guidance notice at Raleigh County Bank corner
A formal note invites readers to consult Mr Patteson or other officers at the Raleigh County Bank located at the corner of Main and Fayette Streets for financial advice or banking services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patteson
Raleigh County Bank
Main and
Fayette Streets
Financial planning for a wife and husband in daily life
A man urges his wife to locate vital documents and accounts noting social security, birth and marriage records, deeds, titles, tax receipts, bank accounts, creditors, debts, safe deposit, bonds, and stock certificates. He stresses acting now rather than postponing financial organization for future benefits and security.
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Cliffside Amphitheatre
Grandview State Park
Hamburg
Buffalo
N. Y
Toombstone
Ariz
U. S. Army
Ft. Huachuca
Tuscon
Tre West
Vanguard Theater
Pittsburgh Public Schools
St. Joan
Butler
Barbara
Signer
Ringling Museum
Sarasota
Fla
Krich
Boomer
Encyclopedia Britannica
Stotesbury
Roy and
Gladys Treadway
Mary Ellen Gladys Matthews
Robert
Sylvia Matthews
Earl J. Ward Jr
Charleston
Earl and
Verna Ward
Jackie Lee Buttrick
Prosperity
Jasper and
Mary Buttrick
Raymond's Beauty Shoppe
Dial
S. Fayette St
Chico
King
Wooddell
Jewelry
Court House
Main St. Beckley
Sheri. Winter
Nina Winter
Washington, D. C
Carolyn Reed
John Killoran
Kyle Cleaners Inc
Pine
Blackwaters
Millet
Uncle Sam
Social Security Board
Alice
Murphy’s
G. M. Powers
CC. Murphy CO
Murphy
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